Adoption in Hernando County
Lifetime Adoption Agency is a full service licensed Florida adoption agency that is proud to provide free adoption help to women living in Hernando County.The truth is that many women consider adoption for an unplanned pregnancy, but few actually make the effort to pick up the phone or send a text. Learning about adoption doesn’t make you a bad mom. Loving mothers choose adoption for their children. You can learn more without making any commitment, and Lifetime’s caring adoption coordinators are available 24 hours a day to help you.
Here are more about the free adoption services you can expect when you call or text :
You can get adoption answers without any judgement.
Our staff understands what its like to be where you are. No matter your situation, we can help you learn more about how an adoption plan for your baby or child might be the right choice. If you have used drugs or alcohol during your pregnancy, there will be no judgement or shame. We want to help you and your child right where you are. Even if you already have a case plan, you can still learn about adoption.
You can learn about your open adoption choices.
There are 3 main choices women have in adoption. You can pick the adoptive parents, what contact looks like after the adoption, and how things go at the hospital. All of these things you can talk about before you ever decide if adoption is right for you.
We will send you links to parents ready to adopt for you to look at. We will send you a questionnaire about the hospital and future contact. These are all things that go into deciding if adoption is your choice. Whether you deliver at Bay Care Spring Hill or Oak Hill Hospital, we will coordinate everything for you.
You can request help with your expenses.
Lifetime provides free licensed counseling, as well as free peer counseling with another woman who has been where you are. This can be so important to talk to someone who understands and who may be able to give you tools to help you.
Lifetime also has a Birth Mother Blessing program that provides maternity clothes, toiletries, even a labor bag for when you go to the hospital. Just things to let you know that someone cares about you and your baby – we all do!
Take the first step
by calling or texting our 24 hour Hernando County Adoption Answer Line.
Hernando County Adoption FAQ
Here are some questions we’ve answered recently for Hernando County pregnant moms and adoptive families. Got a question for us? Send us an email!
I’m 18 and pregnant and still at Brooksville High. Can I do adoption even though my parents think I should have an abortion?
Yes, you can make the choices for your pregnancy. We recently helped a 16-year-old at Hernando High who had similar questions, yet she could also still make the decisions even though she is still a minor. We can help you explain the options in adoption with your parents so they can understand that it can be a positive choice for you and your baby both now and in the future. Remember, we have free counseling for you and your parents can join you in that if you wish.
I’m embarrassed to admit it but I don’t know who the father of my baby is. I met a guy at Mermaids in Spring Hill and one thing led to another. Around the same time, I also was with a guy I met near the Red Mule. I didn’t think about getting pregnant and all I know are first names, not even a phone number. Can I do adoption without the baby’s father?
Yes. You will meet with an attorney at no cost to you who will take the necessary steps of attempting to notify an unknown or unlocatable birth father. They will even take care of it twice, since you aren’t sure who the father of your baby might be. Just be honest, give the lawyer any and all information you have, and he or she will take care of the rest.
I have a friend with a baby who is homeless and lives near the Weeki Wachee River. She is struggling and worried her baby will be removed from her care. I’d like to tell her about adoption. Does she need an address or anything to do adoption?
No, there is no requirement to have an address to place a child for adoption. If she doesn’t have a phone or email, we can come and take her to lunch at somewhere like Hardee’s or Cheddar’s in Weeki Wachee or even somewhere in Hernando Beach and explain the adoption process to her. We can bring info on families for her to look at and the paperwork if she is ready to take the next step. If she is more comfortable with you there, we are happy to have you too! There is no obligation after meeting with us.
I live out in Masaryktown. Can you come meet with me?
Yes, we can make an appointment and come and meet with you no matter where you live in Hernando County, from Masaryktown to Downtown Brooksville to Pine Island. Or, you are welcome to come to our office in New Port Richey, right on Congress St. near Indiana Ave.
How do I know adopting parents are safe?
All parents who adopt go through very complete background checks that include home inspections, FBI background investigations, medical and financial histories, and much, much more! A social worker will also visit every month after the adoption until the adoption is finalized. You have the chance to stay in touch with them and stay a part of your child’s life after the adoption. When getting started with the process, you can speak with one or more families, until you find the family that you want to choose for your child. And, if after speaking with a family you decide adoption isn’t right for you, that’s okay too!
I have been staying near Sims Park and I didn’t realize I was pregnant until a few weeks ago. I’ve partied quite a bit cuz I didn’t know I was pregnant. Will someone still want my baby?
Yes, we have families ready to adopt all babies, including those exposed to drugs or alcohol (as well as cigarettes or marijuana) during pregnancy. These families are prepared even if a baby needs to stay in the hospital longer to go through detox. We are happy to help you without any guilt or shame. It’s brave of you to ask that question and be open about what you’ve been doing. We will help you every step of the way.
We want to adopt. Do you provide services for Hernando County adopting parents too?
Yes! As a full service Florida Adoption Agency, we provide both adoption and home study services for all Florida residents, including Hernando County adoptive parents. We offer the adoption education you need to adopt, as well as pre- and post-placement adoption visits. Our application is free of charge and we would be happy to speak with you by phone during business hours to discuss your needs at 727-493-0933.
Get Help Now for Your Adoption in Hernando County
- Call our Florida Adoption Hotline.
- Text us anytime.
- Email us now for adoption help.
- Look at Waiting Families to adopt and send a message.
- Download the Open Adoption App to learn more.
- Visit our office at 6640 Congress St., Suite101 in New Port Richey, Florida.
- Complete our Start Your Adoption Plan Now form if you want to move forward right now.
Remember, everything is confidential and we are here to help you.
Pinellas County Adoption Questions and Answers
Here are some questions we’ve answered recently for Pinellas County pregnant moms and adoptive families. Got a question for us? Send us an email!
I’m 18 and pregnant and still at Brooksville High. Can I do adoption even though my parents think I should have an abortion?
Yes, you can make the choices for your pregnancy. We recently helped a 16-year-old at Hernando High who had similar questions, yet she could also still make the decisions even though she is still a minor. We can help you explain the options in adoption with your parents so they can understand that it can be a positive choice for you and your baby both now and in the future. Remember, we have free counseling for you and your parents can join you in that if you wish.
I’m embarrassed to admit it but I don’t know who the father of my baby is. I met a guy at Mermaids in Spring Hill and one thing led to another. Around the same time, I also was with a guy I met near the Red Mule. I didn’t think about getting pregnant and all I know are first names, not even a phone number. Can I do adoption without the baby’s father?
Yes. You will meet with an attorney at no cost to you who will take the necessary steps of attempting to notify an unknown or unlocatable birth father. They will even take care of it twice, since you aren’t sure who the father of your baby might be. Just be honest, give the lawyer any and all information you have, and he or she will take care of the rest.
I have a friend with a baby who is homeless and lives near the Weeki Wachee River. She is struggling and worried her baby will be removed from her care. I’d like to tell her about adoption. Does she need an address or anything to do adoption?
No, there is no requirement to have an address to place a child for adoption. If she doesn’t have a phone or email, we can come and take her to lunch at somewhere like Hardee’s or Cheddar’s in Weeki Wachee or even somewhere in Hernando Beach and explain the adoption process to her. We can bring info on families for her to look at and the paperwork if she is ready to take the next step. If she is more comfortable with you there, we are happy to have you too! There is no obligation after meeting with us.
I live out in Masaryktown. Can you come meet with me?
Yes, we can make an appointment and come and meet with you no matter where you live in Hernando County, from Masaryktown to Downtown Brooksville to Pine Island. Or, you are welcome to come to our office in New Port Richey, right on Congress St. near Indiana Ave.
How do I know adopting parents are safe?
All parents who adopt go through very complete background checks that include home inspections, FBI background investigations, medical and financial histories, and much, much more! A social worker will also visit every month after the adoption until the adoption is finalized. You have the chance to stay in touch with them and stay a part of your child’s life after the adoption. When getting started with the process, you can speak with one or more families, until you find the family that you want to choose for your child. And, if after speaking with a family you decide adoption isn’t right for you, that’s okay too!
I have been staying near Sims Park and I didn’t realize I was pregnant until a few weeks ago. I’ve partied quite a bit cuz I didn’t know I was pregnant. Will someone still want my baby?
Yes, we have families ready to adopt all babies, including those exposed to drugs or alcohol (as well as cigarettes or marijuana) during pregnancy. These families are prepared even if a baby needs to stay in the hospital longer to go through detox. We are happy to help you without any guilt or shame. It’s brave of you to ask that question and be open about what you’ve been doing. We will help you every step of the way.
We want to adopt. Do you provide services for Hernando County adopting parents too?
Yes! As a full service Florida Adoption Agency, we provide both adoption and home study services for all Florida residents, including Hernando County adoptive parents. We offer the adoption education you need to adopt, as well as pre- and post-placement adoption visits. Our application is free of charge and we would be happy to speak with you by phone during business hours to discuss your needs at 727-493-0933.
Get Help Now for Your Adoption in Hernando County
- Call our Florida Adoption Hotline.
- Text us anytime.
- Email us now for adoption help.
- Look at Waiting Families to adopt and send a message.
- Download the Open Adoption App to learn more.
- Visit our office at 6640 Congress St., Suite101 in New Port Richey, Florida.
- Complete our Start Your Adoption Plan Now form if you want to move forward right now.
Remember, everything is confidential and we are here to help you.